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Bundibugyo ebolavirus | A deadly pathogen

The strain that causes an often-fatal viral haemorrhagic fever is the primary causative agent in the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda

The Hindu 24 May 2026 12:24 am

Raul Castro | The old man and the siege

The Trump administration, which has imposed a punishing blockade on Cuba, has indicted the 94-year old former revolutionary leader and President, in a replay of the farcical accusations that led to the U.S. abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro early this year

The Hindu 24 May 2026 12:22 am

Tens of thousands march in Madrid to demand Spanish Prime Minister resigns

Tens of thousands of demonstrators carried banners marked with Resignation of the socialist mafia and other slogans, alongside scores of Spanish gold and red flags in the March for Dignity

The Hindu 23 May 2026 7:08 pm

ANTARA appreciate Saudi Arabia's preparedness for Hajj 2026 facilities

Indonesia's National News Agency (LKBN) ANTARA commended Saudi Arabian government for its detailed preparation of ...

Antara News 23 May 2026 6:44 pm

Uganda confirms three new Ebola cases, bringing total to five

Uganda has confirmed three additional Ebola cases as health authorities work to contain the spreading outbreak

The Hindu 23 May 2026 6:15 pm

USGS evaluates Kilauea after magnitude 6 quake near Hawaiis Big Island

A magnitude 6 earthquake struck Hawaiis Big Island, prompting the United States Geological Survey to assess possible impacts on Kilauea volcano activity

The Hindu 23 May 2026 6:07 pm

Indonesia pushes Giant Sea Wall plan to protect Java's north coast

Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono said the government is ...

Antara News 23 May 2026 5:28 pm

Indonesia pushes massive shrimp farming expansion under Prabowo

President Prabowo Subianto believes Indonesia has a major opportunity to become one of the worlds leading shrimp ...

Antara News 23 May 2026 5:19 pm

Prabowo attends shrimp harvest in Kebumen, produces Rp2.8B per hectare

President Prabowo Subianto on Saturday reviewed the bumper harvest at the Area-Based Shrimp Farming (BUBK) in Kebumen, ...

Antara News 23 May 2026 5:09 pm

Hundreds rally in Taipei over defence spending cuts

The Taipei protest was organised by several human rights and pro-independence groups, who waved flags and shouted slogans in support of defence spending

The Hindu 23 May 2026 5:08 pm

Indonesia urges conservation efforts ahead of COP17 biodiversity talks

Indonesian Environment Minister Mohammad Jumhur Hidayat has called on the public to take concrete local action to ...

Antara News 23 May 2026 5:01 pm

Indonesia trains young talent to build domestic chip industry

Indonesia is training young researchers and engineers to strengthen its semiconductor workforce as the ...

Antara News 23 May 2026 4:16 pm

Estonia can be Indias gateway to northern Europe: Envoy Ashish Sinha

Envoy Ashish Sinha highlighted growth opportunities for cooperation in trade, technology and digital innovation

The Hindu 23 May 2026 4:15 pm

Prabowo commits to stop wealth fund leakage

Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto is committed to strengthen food sovereignty and prevent leakage of the ...

Antara News 23 May 2026 3:51 pm

Prabowo guarantees food self-sufficiency amid geopolitical tensions

President Prabowo Subianto affirmed Indonesia's food self-sufficiency achievement, includingshrimp farming ...

Antara News 23 May 2026 3:30 pm

Ministry provides career continuity for National Internship alumni

The Ministry of Manpower is committed to providing career continuity for National Internship alumni as an effort to ...

Antara News 23 May 2026 3:28 pm

UNICEF raises alarm over rising violence against children in Bangladesh

UNICEF appealed to the public, media outlets and social media users to respect the rights of the victims and their families by refraining from sharing the victims personal details

The Hindu 23 May 2026 2:12 pm

Indonesia boosts sports tourism through 2026-2027 Geopark Run Series

The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism is continuously strengthening its high-quality tourism initiatives, including ...

Antara News 23 May 2026 1:47 pm

Indonesia's PBNU, Malaysia seek stronger Islamic economy cooperation

Indonesia's Nahdlatul Ulama Executive Board (PBNU) is seeking stronger cooperation with Malaysia to bolster the ...

Antara News 23 May 2026 1:38 pm

Prabowo vows to expand productive pond farms across regions

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto reaffirmed the government's commitment in scaling up the development of ...

Antara News 23 May 2026 1:35 pm

PLN confirms Sumatra power outage caused by bad weather

The state-owned electricity company, PT PLN, informed that the mass power outage in Sumatra on Friday (May 22) starting ...

Antara News 23 May 2026 12:31 pm

Ukrainian drone attack sparks fire at Russian oil depot: mayor

As a result of falling UAV debris, a fire broke out at the oil depot. Mayor Andrey Kravchenko wrote on Telegram.

The Hindu 23 May 2026 12:11 pm

Indonesia pushes three pillars in AI policies: Ministry

The Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs underscored that Indonesia has set three pillars in its ...

Antara News 23 May 2026 11:49 am

Rubio visits India to sell energy as Iran oil shock persists

The top US diplomat has made statements offering to support Indias energy needs - but should Delhi give in?

BBC 23 May 2026 9:25 am

Marco Rubio in India LIVE: Rubio visits Saint Teresa's Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to hold wide-ranging talks with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, in addition to meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and attending a meeting of the Quad Foreign Ministers in New Delhi.

The Hindu 23 May 2026 9:18 am

The Live Moment Effect: Genius Sports and MediaScience Study Finds Specific Moments in Live Sports Can Double Unaided Brand Recall

-Genius Sports Limited (NYSE: GENI), a global leader in real-time sports data, today released new biometric research ...

Antara News 23 May 2026 4:33 am

Indonesia continues preparations for Giant Sea Wall project

The Indonesian government continues to oversee preparations for the Giant Sea Wall project along Java's northern ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 11:48 pm

Tulsi Gabbard resigns as Trump's top U.S. intelligence official

Tulsi Gabbard cited her husbands recent diagnosis with a rare form of bone cancer as the reason for resignation

The Hindu 22 May 2026 11:14 pm

Rubio cites some progress on Iran talks but we're not there yet

Mr. Rubio said the United States was in constant communication with the Pakistanis, who are facilitating the talks with Iran

The Hindu 22 May 2026 10:04 pm

Indonesia pushes stronger workplace safety to cut accidents

Manpower Minister Yassierli has emphasized the need to strengthen compliance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 9:58 pm

Indonesia seeks Human Rights Law revision to address digital rights

Deputy Minister of Human Rights Mugiyanto stated that the revision of Law Number 39 of 1999 on Human Rights is ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 9:39 pm

EIGs MidOcean Energy Announces $120m Investment from The Arab Energy Fund as Part of Equity Raise

-MidOcean Energy (MidOcean or the Company), a liquefied natural gas (LNG) company formed ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 9:24 pm

Government prioritizes dams, bridges in Sumatra post-disaster recovery

The Indonesian government is currently focusing on building several infrastructure facilities, such as dams and ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 9:22 pm

Indonesia targets June completion for 88 Sekolah Rakyat sites

Indonesian Public Works Minister Dody Hanggodo said he expects construction of schools under the tuition-free Sekolah ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 9:10 pm

VP Gibran pushes for seaweed farming modernization in Rote Ndao

Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka emphasized the importance of modernizing and downstreaming the seaweed industry ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 8:49 pm

NATO Ministers question U.S. on Trumps confusing troop decisions

Ministers from NATO member states sought clarification from the United States over former president Donald Trumps reported troop movement plans, amid growing uncertainty among allies.

The Hindu 22 May 2026 8:15 pm

Taiwans government says U.S. hasnt notified it of any pause in a planned $14 billion arms sale

Fresh uncertainty has emerged over future U.S. military assistance to Taiwan after American officials suggested some foreign arms transfers could face temporary delays

The Hindu 22 May 2026 8:10 pm

Prabowo learns 2008 crisis lessons from SBY economic team

President Prabowo Subianto invited several economic officials from President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY)'s ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 8:09 pm

India Will Not Become Another China

In overlearning the lessons of China, Washington risks squandering the most important relationship it needs to counter China: India.

The Diplomat 22 May 2026 7:48 pm

Indonesia shuts 172 illegal rail crossings to cut accidents

Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi stated that the government, along with the state-owned railway company, PT ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 7:31 pm

Indonesia, UK discuss strengthening halal supply chain

Indonesia and the United Kingdom, through the Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency (BPJPH) and the British Chamber ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 7:14 pm

Purbaya defends economic outlook, denies 'over-optimism'

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa on Friday defended his optimistic outlook on Indonesia's economic trajectory, ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 6:47 pm

Indonesia blocks Polymarket in attempts to eradicate online gambling

Indonesias Communication and Digital Affairs Ministry has blocked access to Polymarket, a website allegedly ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 6:44 pm

Indonesia books Rp56 trillion in mineral and coal state revenue

Indonesia recorded Rp56 trillion (around US$3.1 billion) in non-tax state revenue from the mineral and coal sector as ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 6:37 pm

Indonesia's manufacturing sector remains economy's main driver

Manufacturing sector remains the main driver of Indonesias economy amidst various global challenges, Industry ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 6:29 pm

India, China, and Claims over Tawang: Views From a Field Visit to Arunachal Pradesh

In the face of the Chinese irredentist claims over Arunachal, New Delhi has attempted to transform a geopolitically sensitive frontier into a living, breathing part of the Indian nation.

The Diplomat 22 May 2026 6:03 pm

Yogyakarta marks 20 years since quake with resilience drive

The Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Culture kicked off the 20th anniversary of the Yogyakarta ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 5:32 pm

Danantara backs choice of Australian to lead state resource firm

The head of Indonesias newly formed state wealth fund, Danantara, on Friday defended the appointment of an ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 5:30 pm

Indonesia's new export SOE wins positive industry response: Airlangga

Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said industry associations had welcomed the establishment ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 5:24 pm

An Indian bride dies. Rival claims of murder and suicide set off media frenzy

Twisha Sharma, a model and actor, had been married for just five months when she was found dead.

BBC 22 May 2026 5:11 pm

Govt pushes onshore office requirement for global digital platforms

Indonesias Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs is finalizing a policy study that would legally mandate ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 4:47 pm

APEC ministers push for open trade amid global uncertainty

Trade ministers from the 21 APEC member economies discussed strengthening more open and rules-based trade cooperation ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 4:44 pm

Jakarta spent Rp1.9 trillion to handle slum areas in 7 years

The Jakarta Provincial Government used up to Rp1.9 trillion total budget to reduce the number of slum areas in the city ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 4:25 pm

Indonesia exempts US, partners from new natural resource FX rules

The Republic of Indonesia will exempt several partner countries, including the United States, from parts of its new ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 3:46 pm

Salt industry zone in Rote Ndao pivotal to support national needs: VP

The development of the National Salt Industry Zone (K-SIGN) in Rote Ndao, East Nusa Tenggara, plays a vital role in ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 3:33 pm

Palestinian envoy praises Indonesia's unwavering support for Gaza

Palestinian Ambassador to Indonesia Abdalfatah A.K. Al-Sattari has conveyed his deep gratitude to the Indonesian ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 3:21 pm

Indonesia to mandate E5 fuel in selected regions from July 2026

Indonesia will mandate gasoline blended with 5 percent ethanol, known as E5, in selected regions starting in July ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 3:21 pm

Indonesia sends 744 TNI peacekeepers to Lebanon mission

Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) General Agus Subiyanto officially dispatched 744 soldiers of ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 3:00 pm

Indonesia, South Korea launch US$20 million methane reduction project

Indonesia, South Korea, and the Global Green Growth Institute on Thursday launched a US$20 million methane ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 2:42 pm

Tianjin Foreign Studies University holds International Culture Festival & College Fair

SCO Embarks; Tianjin Shines. The 9th International Culture Festival & College Fair of Tianjin Foreign Studies ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 2:18 pm

BGN confirms no formula milk in MBG for infants

Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN), Dadan Hindayana, confirms the Free Nutritional Meal (MBG) Programme for ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 1:32 pm

Game addiction increases risk of radicalism in children: Ministry

The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has warned that gadget and online game addiction increases the risk of ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 1:04 pm

DPR urges stronger digital literacy to combat online gambling

House of Representatives (DPR RI) Speaker Puan Maharani has urged the government to strengthen the national digital ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 12:46 pm

U.S. Navy official says Taiwan arms sales on pause over Iran war; Taiwan claims no information from U.S.

The U.S. is bound by law to provide Taiwan with the means to defend itself. China has repeatedly called for the U.S. to stop arms sales

The Hindu 22 May 2026 12:15 pm

Alberta province plans public vote on whether to hold referendum on leaving Canada

Danielle Smith said voters would be deciding whether it's time to hold a referendum, but it won't actually be a vote on whether to separate from Canada

The Hindu 22 May 2026 12:13 pm

MSME data integration strengthens business ecosystem

Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Bima AryaSugiartohighlighted issues on MSMEdata which remain being a ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 12:12 pm

National Internship strengthens young generation ready for work

Minister of Manpower Yassierli emphasizedthe National Internship programme is part of the government's ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 11:43 am

KNKT reveals Argo Bromo Anggrek braked 1.3 Km before crash in Bekasi

The National Transportation Safety Committee (KNKT) reveals that Argo Bromo Anggrek train had applied gentle braking ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 10:39 am

Toshiba Starts Shipping Test Samples of 1200V Trench-Gate SiC MOSFET that will Enhance Efficiency in Next-Generation AI Data Centers

-Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation(Toshiba) today started shipping test samples of ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 8:48 am

Audiencerate: Riccardo Fabbri Joins as Chief Technology OfficerThe AI-Driven Phase of the Platforms for SMEs and Media Agencies Begins

-Audiencerate Ltd, one of the few globally certified Google Customer Match Upload Partners and a Microsoft IP Co-sell ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 6:30 am

Donald Trup says sending 5,000 more troops to Poland, stirring confusion about U.S. presence in Europe

The Trump administration has said it was reducing levels in Europe by about 5,000 troops, and U.S. officials confirmed about 4,000 service members were no longer deploying to Poland

The Hindu 22 May 2026 6:12 am

Marquee Brands Enters Strategic Partnership With DAMAC Group for a Majority Interest in Roberto Cavalli

-Marquee Brands, the premier global brand management company and leading brand accelerator, today announced a ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 5:04 am

I Squared Capital Launches Cube Grid A New Power Transmission Platform in India

-I Squared Capital (I Squared), a leading global infrastructure investment manager, today announced the ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 4:47 am

At least 16 dead in Honduras as gunmen open fire in two separate attacks

The overall toll still remains unclear, partly because relatives of the victims have removed bodies of their loved ones, police said

The Hindu 22 May 2026 2:08 am

Govt tightens rice oversight to safeguard food security

The government has strengthened supervision over rice distribution to maintain price stability, protect consumers and ...

Antara News 22 May 2026 12:11 am

Indonesia, Azerbaijan seek stronger human resource cooperation

Minister of Manpower Yassierli highlighted the importance of strengthening cooperation between Indonesia and Azerbaijan ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 11:57 pm

Krishna Nagar, Ram Gali: Pakistan restores pre-Partition names

Krishna Nagar, Jain Mandir Chowk, Ram Gali, Dharampura, Lakshmi Chowk no, these are not names of Indian cities. They are the new names of several streets and roads in Lahore. Shocked? Pakistan, an Islamic country, has decided to rename several of its streets and roads in Lahore to Hindu names to revive the citys Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 21 May 2026 11:03 pm

MPR urges stronger commitment to disability rights

Deputy Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Lestari Moerdijat called on all parties to strengthen ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 9:54 pm

Indonesia says DSI will strengthen global trade credibility

The establishment of PT Danantara Sumber Daya Indonesia (DSI) as the sole exporter for several natural resource ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 9:50 pm

Indonesia pushes local brands into malls and modern retail

The Indonesian Ministry of Trade continues to encourage business matching between local small and medium enterprises ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 9:27 pm

Kadin launches AI Academy to prepare Indonesia's future human capital

The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) has launched the Kadin AI Academy as a strategic step to ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 9:07 pm

Religious Ministry developing an integrated seminarium school in NTT

The Ministry of Religious Affairs is developing the Seminarium Integrated School in Nagekeo District, East Nusa ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 8:27 pm

Flyovers, underpasses key to reducing rail incident risks: Ministry

Deputy Minister of Public Works Diana Kusumastuti emphasized that the construction of flyovers and underpasses is the ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 8:02 pm

Makkah Chamber issues report on service upgrades in Mecca

The Makkah Chamber (officially the Makkah Chamber of Commerce and Industry) has issued a report highlighting ongoing ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 7:53 pm

Indonesia allows exporters to hold yuan for commodity earnings

Bank Indonesia (BI), the country's central bank, has expanded its natural resource export revenue framework to ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 7:43 pm

JCI slides 3.54% as resource export policy weighs

Indonesias benchmark stock index suffered a sharp sell-off on Thursday, dragged down by heavy losses in the ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 7:28 pm

Indonesia confirms release of Gaza volunteers detained by Israel

Foreign Minister Sugiono confirmed the release of all nine Indonesians who had been detained by Israeli forces during ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 7:25 pm

Asia-Pacific region's economy grew 3.3 percent in 2025

The Asia-Pacific region's economy grew 3.3 percent in 2025, exceeding earlier projections of 3.2 percent, but ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 7:23 pm

President orders urgent upgrade of railway safety crossings: Minister

Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi stated that President Prabowo Subianto has ordered the optimization of railway ...

Antara News 21 May 2026 7:17 pm